Edison Elementary
Eagle’s Nest
Edison Elementary – Mesa Public Schools
Office Phone 480-472-5300
Cafeteria 480-472-5246
Health Office 480-472-5283
Attendance 480-472-5282
FAX 480-472-5281
http://www.mpsaz.org/edison
Edison Carnival – PTO Sponsored March 8th 4-7 pm
March 2012
Calendar Notes
PTO Meeting- Library
March 26th @ 4 pm
April 30th @ 4 pm
Edison’s Carnival was a huge success. Our PTO is amazing and we would
like to thank you for all the support and volunteering provided by the
Edison community. This PTO project earned over $3,232 which will help to
provide additional projects and services on our campus for this year and
next. It was a great event and we know that so many of our families gave a
great deal to make it so much fun. Thanks on behalf of the students and
staff that will benefit from your hours of work and organization.
Color Guard- Flag Ceremony
April BreakApril 6th- no school
SIAC Meeting- Library
April 9th @ 4pm
Cub Scouts from Pack 452 from rooms 12 and 13 helped to deliver our flag
ceremony and Pledge for the January Student of the Month ceremonies.
Chandler B. and Jacob I. from room 12 and Derrick W. and Porter B. from
room 13 served as color guards and Caleb M. from room 13 led the
ceremony and directed the color guard. Thanks to Mrs. Walrath and Mrs.
Donaldson for organizing and preparing the scouts.
Edison Safety Drills
Battle of the Books3rd Round- Library
April 26th@ 4 pm
Field Trips
April 26- grades 4-6
April 27- grade 3
Edison participated in our first site evacuation safety drill. We were
observed by district personnel to see how our plans would be
implemented. Our students were well behaved and respectful during the
drill. We were complimented for how well they did during the 30 minute
drill. Thanks to our staff (Safety Committee) that organized the drill and
prepared the plan. This practice helped us identify some areas of need in
the event of an actual emergency. Edison classes also participate in lock
down and fire alarm drills to get students and staff prepared for safety
events that could take place on campus.
Congrats to the Edison 6th Grade
Math team coached by Mrs. Park.
Kindergarten Registration-Kinder Registration for the 2012-13 school
Our team members placed in the
year is ongoing throughout the summer. Registering now will help us to
top 10 schools for the district. Way build classes. All families will need a birth certificate, immunization
to go superstars. Eagle PRIDE!
records, and proof of residence.
Testing SchedulePlease avoid family appointments for 2 weeks in April if at all possible.
AIMS/Stanford – April 16-20 for grades 2-6 & CRTS April 23-25, 30-May2
for grades 1st/2nd. Testing can take an entire day for some students and
these tests provide our level of teacher and school performance. Thanks.
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Eagle’s Nest
Wear your school colors each Friday to show your
school spirit. PTO sponsors class winners each
month and grade level winners each quarter.
Reduce Screen Time—Limit Computer & Television Usage
For many of us, limiting our computer usage and getting away from all screens can be a challenge. That means
television (TV) screens, computer monitors, and even the handheld devices we use for checking e-mail, listening
to music, watching TV, and playing video games on the go. Health experts say screen time at home should be
limited to two hours or less a day, unless it’s work- or homework-related. The time we spend in front of the
screen could be better spent being more physically active (increasing our ENERGY OUT), and setting a good
example for our families.
Tips for a Successful Year
When it comes to kids—parents and caregivers should not only set a good example, they need to set rules that
limit kids’ computer time, TV watching, and video game playing to reduce how much time is spent in front
of a screen. Research by the Henry J. Kaiser Foundation has shown that setting rules about media use is a
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Developmental Milestones
What to do if you have concerns about your child’s development for the ages (birth to 3 years)?
By age 1- you should see crawling and see responses to their name.
By age 2- you should see them pointing to objects and imitation.
By age 3- you should see a range of emotions and comprehension of simple stories
If your child is already 3 and you have concerns, contact our office and we can get you the information for
a screening with our district personnel. This is part of the Child Find identification program.